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Airman First Class Spencer Raymond Cooper, Jr. (AFSN: AF-21900368), United States Air Force, was captured by communist forces after he was shot down over North Korea on 7 April 1952, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Airman First Class

    Batallion:

    90th Bombardment Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Airman First Class Spencer Raymond Cooper, Jr. (AFSN: AF-21900368), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 90th Bombardment Squadron in Korea.